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The Sax Amusement Company premiered the Princess Theater in May of 1911. Originally a venue for the screening of silent film, the theater changed its name to Star Burlesk and format to burlesque in 1939.

It later returned to screening movies, and in 1988 the Star Theater was the focus of the City of Portland v. Tidyman Oregon Supreme Court ruling which established the state’s free speech protections. For its 100th birthday the theater was extensively restored and upgraded to accommodate live performances.

If anyone has any stories about going to/ working at this threatre in its adult days, I would love to hear them. I am chronicling the histories of adult theatres in the US. Please contact me at Thanks!